Italian giants Juventus have appointed Andrea Pirlo as their new manager on a two-year contract.
The former Italy midfielder was appointed manager of Juventus Under-23 ten days ago but has been promoted to take charge of the first-team.
He replaces Maurizio Sarri who was sacked on Saturday after being bundled out of the Champions League by Lyon following a 2-2 draw on aggregate.
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‘’From today he will be coach for Juventus, as the club has decided to entrust him with the technical leadership of the first team, after having already selected him for Juventus Under-23s,’’ Juve’s statement read.
‘’Today’s choice is based on the belief that Pirlo has what it takes to lead from his debut on the bench, an expert and talented squad to pursue new successes.’’
Andrea Pirlo left Juventus in 2015 after the Bianconeri lost 3-1 to Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League final.
Andrea Pirlo joined American side New York City where he played for two years before hanging up his boots.
As a player, Andrea Pirlo won the World Cup in 2006 with Italy. He won six Serie A titles, two with Milan and four with Juventus.
He also won two Champions League titles as a Milan player, in 2003 and 2007.
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